Sexual dysfunction - can Prozac cause lack of orgasm? Posted: 08-31-07 19:41pm
After being orgasmic all my adult life,
suddenly (10 years ago) they became so
faint that I could hardly tell I was
having one, even though I knew I was.
This has continued now for 10 years (I am
58). I have seen three OB/GYN and no
diagnosis. This is NOT psychological. I
am wondering if it could be related to my
petuitary, as beginning when I was 28 (30
years ago) I had discharge from breasts
and continued to have discharge when
examined. Smear showed I had a slightly
elevated petuitary count (I don't remember
the test). I also wonder about the
medications (Prilosec/Pravacid/Prozac)
that I took around the time I started
menopause (age 48). I read they all can
cause sexual dysfunction. I believe I had
a hormone workup a 3 years ago and the
ranges were okay. I did try testosterone,
but it didn't really help. My menopausal
friends still have orgasms, so I don't
think that is why. Could it be blood flow?
I do get aroused and have no vaginal
dryness. Any ideas?
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Sexual Health - Women Answer A3341 Posted: 11-28-07 10:07am
According to your description, it seems
that you are probably experiencing
anorgasmia, in other words you can’t
reach an orgasm. This particular episode
of anorgasmia is probably a secondary
condition because you have had orgasms in
the past.
Main reasons for anorgasmia are not enough
foreplay or psychiatric disorder. Some
antidepressant drugs like Selective
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) can
cause anorgasmia. Prozac (Fluoxetine) is
one of the SSRIs. Besides using Prozac,
climax can also contribute to the
appearance of this sexual dysfunction.
You can consult a psychologist or
psychiatrist about your condition.
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